Date:January 5, 1999

To:Chairman and Members of the Scarborough Community Council

From:Gary H. Welsh, Director, Transportation Services, Works and Emergency Services, District 4

Subject:Proposed Stop Control on Chestermere Boulevard at Farmbrook Crescent, Scarborough City Centre

Purpose:

To investigate the need for a stop control to clearly establish the right-of-way at the intersection of Chestermere Boulevard and Farmbrook Crescent.

Funding Sources, Financial Implications and Impact Statement:

The $150.00 (approximate) funds associated with the installation of a stop sign is available in the Transportation Services 1999 budget estimates, Account No. 20000-70200-72240.

Recommendations:

It is recommended that:

(1)the stop sign identified in Appendix 1 of this report be adopted; and

(2)the appropriate by-law be amended accordingly.

Council Reference/Background/History:

At the request of Councillor Brad Duguid's office, on behalf of a constituent, staff investigated the need for a stop control on Chestermere Boulevard at Farmbrook Crescent.

Comments and/or Discussion and/or Justification:

Chestermere Boulevard and Farmbrook Crescent are local roadways located in a residential subdivision, east of Bellamy Road North, between Eglinton Avenue and Lawrence Avenue. Chestermere Boulevard forms a "T" type intersection at Farmbrook Crescent.

Staff investigated this matter and recommend a stop sign westbound on Chestermere Boulevard. Stopping motorists in advance of the sidewalk will assist children crossing at this intersection going to and from Cedarbook Junior Public School and more clearly define the right-of-way. The school is located on the west side of Farmbrook Crescent, immediately south of this intersection.

Conclusions:

Based on the need to more clearly define the right-of-way, a stop sign is recommended on Chestermere Boulevard at Farmbrook Crescent.

Contact Name:

Bruce Clayton

Supervisor, Traffic Investigations, Works and Emergency Services

Telephone: 396-7844

Fax: 396-5681

E-mail: clayton@city.scarborough.on.ca

Gary H. Welsh

Director

Transportation Services

Works and Emergency Services

District 4

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Appendix 1

"Compulsory Stops"

Regulation to be Enacted

ColumnColumn 2

IntersectionStop Street

Chestermere Boulevard andChestermere Boulevard

Farmbrook Crescent